Chapter 320: The Wolf Tribe's Wooden Bridge Is Completed

When Nan Qinghuan's name was mentioned, Rongdi's expression grew a bit complicated, they clenched their fists and their voice became somewhat gentle, without even noticing themselves, "What's wrong with her?"

The dusk hung low, and the sun slanted its light across the forest.

On the tall treehouse, Li Xiang climbed up the wooden ladder and walked toward Rongdi; he was very tired today and just wanted to find a place to rest.

Now he has decided not to leave, so he must truly help this Beastman build a tribe.

"Chief, you called me?"

Rongdi turned and saw Li Xiang's face covered in mud—he had been working in the farmland—took a deep breath, then entered the treehouse and fetched a bamboo tube containing sweet spring water.

"Have some water."

Li Xiang didn't expect Rongdi to pour water for him personally; after spending these days together, to be honest, his view of this Beastman had changed a lot—he always felt that this Beastman still had feelings.

At least that day, when dealing with the Emperor Crocodile, Rongdi actually cared about his life and death; even though there were ulterior motives, it couldn't be denied that Rongdi cared about him.

Since that's the case, he has also thought it over: if he wants to stay here and not be bullied by outsiders, Rongdi's place is a good refuge; why not try to treat this place as home? To build protection as his own home.

Create a tribal culture like Nan Qinghuan's so these people can live good lives? Li Xiang reached out, took the bamboo bucket and drank a sip, finding the spring water very sweet; people from the big city have had enough of water turned into white ash, and for him this water is like sweet spring dew.

"Very sweet water, Chief, why are you so strange today?"

Rongdi thought for a moment, then wanted to ask Li Xiang, "Li Xiang, do you still hate Ying?"

"Hate?"

Li Xiang set down the bamboo tube, his expression still not good; facing Rongdi's words he gave a bitter smile, "I think you've seen it too. Since I came here I've wanted to take Qinghuan away. I thought she was deceived by that Ying, and stubbornly believed that taking her away would be the end, but I didn't expect…"

"She refused you yet insists on staying with Ying, even to death, right?"

Rongdi was never unaware; that day while dealing with the Emperor Crocodile he also saw it—when Nan Qinghuan and Ying were embracing, at that moment he fully understood that the two truly loved each other.

Rongdi isn't human and doesn't fully grasp human emotions, but he still has half human blood, and he was moved.

How could such a loving pair be torn apart? Hearing his words, Li Xiang's expression still wasn't good but he nodded, "Yes, she would rather die than leave. I thought, if she dies, what's the point? Chief, you don't understand our feelings. In my heart, if she doesn't choose me, that's fine; I only want to see her safe and happy."

Yes, he let go; from the moment he saw them embracing, he had decided.

Such a feeling is something Li Xiang can never break apart, no matter what.

Since that's the case, why cling on bitterly? He doesn't want to see Qinghuan die nor see her suffer, even if it's that wild man Ying.

Now he doesn't think he's that hateful.

It turns out letting go truly makes one feel very relaxed.

Joyful.

"Chief, I also want to discuss this matter. After this Matriarchal Tribe group, I've seen many things; the tribes on Jiuzhou Dadi now belong to your tribe and Ying's tribe, and the Matriarchal Tribe is the largest. Could you stop opposing Ying and let our two tribes coexist peacefully and develop together? What do you think?"

Actually, he hadn't dared or wanted to say these words before; previously his stance was clear—he didn't want to reconcile with Ying, only to eliminate him.

But this time, after going to the Bolan Festival, he completely changed his thoughts and decisions; indeed, fate is beyond planning.

He gave up.

Really gave up!

Since that's the case, the only option is to turn enemy into friend; he understands better than anyone that everything Ying Tribe now has is what Rongdi Tribe lacks.

If they can cooperate, he will talk to Qinghuan, and Qinghuan will certainly help them.

Hearing Li Xiang's words, Rongdi's expression also wasn't good. Peaceful coexistence with Ying? Over the years, his Mountain Tribe and Ying have had too many issues; he has always regarded Ying as a thorn in his side, constantly thinking of killing him and seizing his tribe.

But now... his heart has also changed a bit.

He had always harbored hatred, dreaming of killing Ying, but... he sat down and thought a lot, recalling how Ying, disregarding everything, pulled him out of the fire pit; he seemed less hateful now. Ji Lei brought the Iron Tool formula that Ying sent, which had once been his most coveted item; Ying only wanted to trade for Bodhi Root, but now he suddenly doesn't want to exchange.

Nan Qinghuan cannot endure Ying's Bone Blood without Bodhi Root; her body would keep weakening until death. He had previously resented her for not being with him, but now he realizes he still loves her; he can't bear her dying.

Reluctant.

So... he made a major decision.

A decision that would change the tribe; perhaps Nan Qinghuan was right before.

"Li Xiang, if we and Ying Tribe live peacefully forever without war, how long will it take for our tribe to be like them? When will my people be able to enjoy good lives?"

The night fell low, and the Ying Tribe shone amidst a sea of lights.

The rice in the farmland outside the Tulou grew very well.

Ying stood there quietly listening to Ji Lei's report.

"Ying, you shouldn't have rescued Rongdi; he rejected us and also refused the iron-smelting secret, then drove us out; he'll definitely eat the Bodhi Root."

Upon hearing this, Ying's expression turned very sour; after a moment of silence he said, "Understood, you go down first. Ayina just came; be nicer to her, understand?"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely treat my wife well."

"Ying"

Behind him, Youchao Xuan hurried over, "Ying, you're back; our wooden bridge has already been completed—won't you go take a look?"

"Finished? That fast?"

Youchao Xuan led the tribe; these past days they worked nonstop to build the wooden bridge. With so many people and great strength, it was finished quickly. Now the Wolf Tribe can immediately come to Ying Tribe via that road.

No longer have to walk through the jungle as before, with thorns and poisonous snakes everywhere; now that there's a road, it will be convenient and safe.

"Finished, do you want to go see? Where's the Goddess?"

Youchao Xuan seemed not to see her; he wanted to share this good news with her, that the wooden bridges across the two valleys were finally completed.

Ying was about to speak when, from not far away, Axi's terrified voice rang out.

"Ying, Qinghuan is bleeding underneath."